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S188 RKM

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Blue Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 RKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 78,088 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock dust covers rusting away

brake pipes and ferulles slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

exhaust deteriated and slight blow

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre nailed

slight deteriation with suspention bushes

slight imbalance front brakes

sun visor removed at time of test

various steering/ suspention dust covers split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,088 miles

both rear shock dust covers rusting away

brake pipes and ferulles slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

exhaust deteriated and slight blow

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre nailed

slight deteriation with suspention bushes

slight imbalance front brakes

sun visor removed at time of test

various steering/ suspention dust covers split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,921 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 50,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,021 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 44,021 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,826 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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S188 RKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Blue with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S188 RKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S188 RKM is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 25 October 1998.

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